Back Cove Travel Guide
Portland
Popular places to visit
State Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at State Theatre during your stay in Portland. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Portland Museum of Art
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Portland Museum of Art during your travels in Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
East End Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, East End Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Portland.
University of Southern Maine
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Southern Maine as part of your travels around Portland. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.
Portland Observatory
After visiting Portland Observatory, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its entertainment choices.
Eastern Promenade
Eastern Promenade is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Back Cove
Portland Harbor Hotel
Hotel was within walking distance to everything we wanted! Friendly, helpful staff, bartender was great! Extremely clean hotel, would absoulty stay again!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Great stay!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
Always a beautiful stay here, great location, friendly staff and great bartender! I especially love the bathroom set up, great space, lighting and shower!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
This wasn’t the most upscale place. In fact it was a little dated but it is perfect if you are going to an event or concert at Thompson’s point and for the price it is exactly as expected.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
HomeAwhile
The hotel was very very clean, it's new so it should be. Check in was a little different, you need to down load the OpenKey app so you can get in your room. The tub was very deep, which is greet for bath lovers. There was a HUGE TV in the sleeping area and a HUGE (65-70 IN) in the sitting area. I ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Well, it was definitely an over priced hotel stay. The bathrooms in the rooms could definitely use some updates. The ceiling is very low in the bathrooms and had many peoples hairs stuck to the ceiling which was nasty. How the cleaners do not notice is disgraceful. The ceiling could be easily reached ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Back Cove
Deering Center
Deering Center might not have many top sights, but Hadlock Field and Portland Exposition Building are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Deering
Though East Deering may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like East End Beach and Merrill Auditorium.
Oakdale
While Oakdale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hadlock Field and Portland Exposition Building.
East Bayside
If you're spending some time in East Bayside, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Maine Jewish Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Rosemont
Rosemont might not have many top sights, but Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine and Thompson's Point are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West Bayside
When in West Bayside, you can plan a visit to Bayside Bowl and Merrill Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
